Events and Programs

In addition to our ongoing exhibitions and art classes, we offer special fund-raising events, public programs and an artist-in-residence program designed to engage audiences and offer new insights into contemporary art and practice. You will find a listing of these happenings on the agenda below, or you can link to our calendar. For information on other issues and developments regarding the Evanston Art Center, please read our news articles.

We invite you to learn more about the Evanston Art Center and our volunteer opportunities while enjoying wine and making art. Light refreshments to be served. To RSVP, please e-mail Katie at kosneed@evanstonartcenter.org.

If you want to make art a part of your life, you'll want to be a part of EAC!

Join us at the Evanston Art Center for a special book viewing of our current exhibition, 8th International Artist's Book Triennial: Memento Mori, curated by Kestutis Vasiliunas. At this event, facilitated by exhibiting artist Stephen Murphy, guests will have the opportunity to handle select artist books while wearing protective white gloves.

Yelp's turning 15, and Yelp North Shore is throwing one heck of a burstday party at the Evanston Art Center! Join in the fun Saturday, October 5 from 6-8:30pm* for Truly Yours, North Shore. Showcasing Yelp North Shore's first-ever Yelp community-driven photo exhibit, come embrace the North Shore community with a remarkable evening of art, bites, sips, entertainment, photo opportunities, and so much more. For more information and to RSVP, visit: http://bit.ly/TrulyYoursNSBash.

The Evanston Art Center is celebrating 90 years of bringing the arts to our community. From championing our local creative talents to inspiring with world famous artists, we have made it our mission to inspire, provoke, and support. And we’re just getting started! Join us in this quintessential year in our history as we celebrate the past and envision the future. Tickets are $90 each.

The Evanston Art Center’s Winter Arts & Crafts Expo is one of the largest and most celebrated craft shows in the Chicago area. The 16th annual Expo features original arts and crafts by over 140 selected artisans, featuring works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed-media, and more.

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The Evanston Art Center is dedicated to making visual art accessible to everyone. Learn more about how to apply for need-based financial aid and payment plans. You also may pick up a form from the front desk, or call us at 847-475-5300.